This American Heart Month, cardiologist Dr. Nidal Ganim explains how smartwatches and rings can track your heart health and why stress, emotions, and lifestyle choices matter.

Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center have completed the first fully robotic heart transplant, a breakthrough procedure that could transform the future of heart surgery.

Do you drink energy drinks or caffeine daily? Here's why you may want to slow it down.

On the football field, Jullian Pereida, the fearless middle linebacker for Channelview High School, was a sight to behold.

On Sunday, KPRC 2 is partnering with the Cody Stephens Foundation and Harris County Emergency Services District 11 to offer free, in-depth heart screenings for children aged 11 to 22.

You’ve had all of the yearly check-ups and everything seems fine. Still, your child could have a deadly heart condition that could strike at any moment. This terrifying reality led one family to push for more testing to help as many people as possible in the area.

Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.

Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.”.

What if you could identify health issues early, improving your treatment outcome? Advanced Body Scan offers a non-invasive, quick and simple scan with no discomfort.

Recently, one of our KPRC 2 team members cut into their watermelon this weekend and were excited for their first bite, but saw the inside of their watermelon was cracked. Experts say this is called hollow heart.

February is American Heart Month.

Dugan Chandler placed third in competition at a rodeo in Belville last year. He looked like a strong competitor but had no idea his life was about to change.

One Houston couple had an unforgettable wedding. It happened at Memorial Hermann’s Emergency Room. The medical team there had prepared for a lot, but they never expected a wedding was in order.

HOUSTON – February is National Heart Month, and the American Heart Association has a great way for Houstonians to get involved in their life-saving mission. Their annual (and very glamorous) ‘Heart Ball’ fundraising event is now set to be an exciting virtual experience this year, happening Thursday, February 11. Even though guests won’t be gathering all this year, they can dress up in ball gowns and tuxes - or cozy up in their loungewear and enjoy this signature event from the comfort of their own homes. His performance will deliver a message of hope, similar to that of his most recent performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration concert. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with the Heart Ball chairs, Lisa and Jerry Simon about the big event.

Dr. Cesar Nahas, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with UT Physicians, shares his top five tips toward a healthier heart and lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that those who have a history of sleep problems are also at risk for health problems that increase their chances of heart disease, stroke and heart attack. Stay activeRegular physical activity has a multitude of benefits for your body, including your heart health. Stay on top of medical problemsSeeing a doctor regularly can help to establish where you are in your health care journey and assess your risk for heart disease. Those with a family history of heart disease, especially if it occurred at an early age, should be aware of their risk factors.

Modern Heart and Vascular Institute is a cardiology private practice with multiple locations in the greater Houston area. They want to inspire people to get early screenings for heart disease, which could help prevent future heart attacks and strokes. Most places you have heard of have a 64 slice CT scanner. Modern Heart and Vascular Institute has a 128 Slice CT Scanner. This is modern technology that allows for the entire heart to be scanned in just two seconds.